Wilber Wayne Quick

Wayne Quick, 90 of Parker, passed away on September 28, 2021 at the Tieszen Home in Marion. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Untied Methodist Church, Parker. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, October 1, 2021 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00 PM. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Wilber Wayne Quick was born on November 20, 1930 to John and Nora (Smith) Quick. He was the 4th of 5 children; joining Chester, Faye, and Violet, then followed by Willis. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1948. Wayne was a pom-pom gunner on the USS Toledo and the USS Marias, where they patrolled the Korean Sea. He was honorably discharged. Wayne was united in marriage to Dell Rea Morris on July 31, 1952 in Watertown. To this union 4 children were born Larry, Donna, Terry, and Julie. They moved to California for a while before moving back to South Dakota in 1968. Wayne worked as an Auto Body Specialist, first for himself then later working for Vern Eide and Marv Hall. After he retired, he started teaching auto body classes at Southeast Vo-Tech. In his spare time, Wayne could be found out in his shop, tinkering with whatever he can find. He was the family repair man, fixing everything that was brought to him. He also had many memories of hunting and fishing with his family. Wayne loved his family the most, and always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Grateful for having shared his life are his children 3 children Larry (Charlene) Quick, Donna Deelstra, and Julie (Jody) Marsh, all of Parker; 6 grandchildren Eric (Kara) Quick, Jen (Justin) Smith, Justin Marsh, Jeff (Emily) Marsh, Kelly Deelstra, and Ross (Echo) Deelstra; and 11 great-grandchildren. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents John and Nora; wife Dell Rea; son Terry; son-in-law Robert; great-granddaughter Mavi Rae; and siblings Chester, Faye, Violet, and Willis.